Breville BEM825BAL Instruction Handbook

the Bakery Chef

Instruction Book - BEM825

™

Contents

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

2 Breville Recommends Safety First
2 Important Safeguards
6 Components

9 Assembly
10 Functions
12 Tips

17 Care & Cleaning
18 Troubleshooting
20 French

BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety
conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost
in mind. In addition we ask
that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before
using the appliance for
the first time.

• To avoid a choking hazard,
remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted
to the power plug.

• Do not use the appliance near
the edge of the countertop or
table during operation. Ensure
the surface is level, clean
and free of water and other
substances. Please be aware
that vibration during use may
cause the appliance to move.

• Do not leave unattended
while in use.

• Do not place the appliance
on (or close to) a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it
could touch any source of heat.

• Always ensure the appliance
is completely assembled
before operating. Follow the
instructions provided in
this book.

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• Ensure the speed control dial
is in the OFF position and
unplugged before attaching the
beater, whisk or dough hook.

• Do not use attachments other
than those provided with the
appliance or recommended
by Breville. The use of any
accessory attachments not
included or recommended
by Breville may cause risk of
fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not operate the appliance
continuously on heavy loads
for more than 3 minutes.

• Handle the appliance and
attachments with care.
Never place your fingers
inside the mixing bowl or near
the beaters, whisk or dough
hook during operation.

• Avoid contact with moving
parts. Keep hands, hair,
clothing, as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from
moving beaters, whisk or
dough hook during use.

• Should an object such as
a spoon or spatula fall into
the bowl while mixing,
immediately ensure the speed
control dial is in the OFF
position, unplug at the power
outlet and remove the object.

• Do not place hands in the
mixing bowl unless the
appliance is disconnected
from the power outlet. Ensure
the speed control dial is
in the OFF position, and
unplugged from the power
outlet before removing the
beater, whisk or dough hook.

• Ensure the motor and beater,
whisk or dough hook have
completely stopped before
disassembling.

• Always remove the beater,
whisk or dough hook from the
appliance before cleaning.

• Care should be taken when
removing the food from
the mixer bowl by ensuring
the motor and the beater,
whisk, or dough hook have
completely stopped before
disassembling. Ensure the
speed control dial is in the
OFF position, and unplugged
before unlocking the mixer
motor head and moving into
the upright position. The
beater, whisk or dough hook
should be released from the
mixer motor head before
removing the processed food
from the mixer bowl and the
beater, whisk or dough hook.

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• Ensure the mixer motor head
is locked into the horizontal
(closed) position when not
in use and before storing.

• Always ensure the speed
control dial is in the OFF
position, and the power cord
is unplugged from the power
outlet before attempting to
move the appliance, before
assembling or disassembling,
when it is not in use and
before cleaning or storing.

• Do not move the appliance
while in operation.

• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.

• Do not place any part
of the appliance in the
dishwasher other than the
bowl, splash guard, beater,
dough hook and whisk.

• Do not place any part
of the appliance in the
microwave oven.

• Keep the appliance clean.
Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in
this book.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance and
power cord. Do not use the
appliance if there is damage to
the power cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or
has been damaged in any way.
Immediately stop use and call
Breville Consumer Support.

• Any maintenance other
than cleaning should be
performed at an authorized
Breville Consumer Support.

• This appliance is for
household use only.
Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its
intended use. Do not use in
moving vehicles or boats,
do not use it outdoors.
Misuse can cause injury.

• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
countertop or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

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• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power
plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is
used by or near children.

• Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children.
Appliances can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and if they understand
the hazards involved.

CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65:

(Applicable to California
residents only).
This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Ensure the speed dial control
is in the OFF position and
unplugged from the power
outlet before attaching the
beater, whisk or dough hook.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

A. Tilt-release button

Button releases the motor to tilt and lock
upright. Press again to release and lock
down for storage.

B. Motor head

Powerful motor for thorough mixing results.

C. Load sensing technology

Mixer automatically senses the load
and adjusts the power to maintain the
selected speed (not shown).

D. Mixing task indicator band
E. 12 speed control dial

Adjust speed while mixing, or pause to
temporarily stop mixing and pause
the timer.

F. LCD timer

Counts up when mixing starts, or use the
arrow buttons to set timer to count down.

G. Internal cord storage

Push cord in to desired length.

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H. Breville Assist™ handles

Handles on base and on motor head for
easy handling and maneuvering.

I. Handy bowl light

Helps you keep an eye on the mix.

J. Splash Cover

Minimizes splattering when mixing and
adding ingredients.

K. Glass mixing bowl

5Qt (4.7L) glass mixing bowl, compatible
with the scraper beater for best results.

L. The second bowl

4 Quart (3.8L) stainless steel mixing bowl.
Fits all the same beaters and accessories.

M. Sealing lid (not shown)

Compatible with both glass and stainless
steel bowl.

N. Spatula (not shown)

Flat beater for normal to heavy mixtures:

− Heavy cake batters and cookie doughs

− Pastry

− Mashed potatoes

Wire whisk for incorporating air into mixtures:

− Eggs

− Egg whites

− Cream

− Sponge, chiffon or angel food cakes

− Meringues and pavlova

− Sauces and dressings

Dough hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:

− Breads

− Rolls

− Pizza

− Focaccia

− Yeast-raised cakes and sweet buns

Scraper beater for creaming butter & sugar, mixing sticky
ingredients or folding whipped egg whites into mixtures:

− Frosting and icing

− Cheesecakes

− Flavored butters

− Muffin batters

− Creaming butter and sugar, mascarpone cheese, cream cheese,
sour cream

− Light cake batters and biscuit doughs

Scrapes the Bowl. So you don’t have to.

Under-mixed batters produce poorly baked results, including collapsing, unevenness of crumb,
holes, low rising, streaking and coarse textures.

The flexible edge of the Scraper Beater continuously folds and scrapes the sides & bottom of the
bowl, including the dimple at the bottom, for exceptionally thorough mixing.

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USING THE SCRAPER BEATER

The Scraper Beater can be used for a variety of mixing tasks.
Due to the efficient mixing action of the Scraper Beater, the mixing time of many recipes will

be reduced. Refer to the chart below for approximate mixing times. These are a guide only.
Longer mixing times may be required for larger or double quantities.

Mixture Mixing Task Approx. Mixing Time

Butter & Sugar Creaming 3—4 minutes (or until mixture is

light and creamy)

Cake &
muffin batters

Thin/light batters
(i.e. Pancakes)

Icing Incorporating wet and dry

Frosting Creaming butter 1—2 minutes (or until butter is

Incorporating wet and dry
ingredients

Incorporating wet and dry
ingredients

ingredients

Combining icing sugar, butter &
liquid ingredients

30—40 seconds (or until all
ingredients are combined)

40—50 seconds
(or until batter is smooth)

40—50 seconds
(or until all icing is smooth)

smooth and creamy)

50—60 seconds
(or until mixture is light and fluffy)

NOTE

Do not use the Scraper Beater for mixing
heavy batters, doughs, whisking egg whites or
whipping potatoes.

When using the scraper beater always make
sure butter and cream cheese has been
softened at room temperature, and chopped
into cubes.

TIPS

• When adding flour to the mixing bowl,

always use the pouring shield and ensure
the mixer is on the FOLD setting.
This will prevent flour from escaping the
mixing bowl.

• The Scraper Beater can also be used as

a spatula when removing mixtures from the
mixing bowl.

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Assembly

Before first use

Before using your mixer for the first time,
remove any packaging material and
promotional labels.

Wash bowls and mixing tools in warm
soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.

The bowls and the attachments may be
washed in the dishwasher.

When first using your appliance, you may
notice an odor coming from the motor.
This is normal and will dissipate with use.

Attaching the bowl

1. Place the mixer on a level, dry countertop.
The mixer motor head should be in the
horizontal (closed) position when moving.

2. When lowering or lifting the mixer, always
support the motor head with your other
hand to prevent it from free-falling.

3. To remove or insert the mixing bowl,
the mixer motor head must be raised
and locked into the open position.
Raise the mixer motor head by pressing
the TILT release button.

4. Lift the motor head up until it tilts back and
locks into the open position.

5. Insert the bowl into the bowl locking recess
and turn clockwise until the bowl locks
securely into place.

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Attaching mixing and whisking tools

1. Raise the motor head by pressing the TILT
release button.

2. Align the groove in the top of the mixing
attachment with the locking pin on the
spindle extending down from the mixer
motor head.

3. Push the attachment upwards and turn
clockwise until it locks securely onto the
locking pin on the spindle. Push up and
turn counter-clockwise to remove.

4. Lower the motor head by pressing the TILT
release button and gently lowering until it
locks into the closed position.

5. Raise the head of the mixer and slide the
splash cover between the mixer head and
the beater. Lower the mixer head and
position the splash cover on top edge of
the bowl.

WARNING

Avoid contact with beater/dough hook/whisk
during operation. Keep hands, hair, clothing,
spatulas and other utensils out of the way to
prevent personal injury or damage to the mixer.

Functions

OPERATING THE MIXER

Planetary mixing action

Planetary mixing action is similar to the
mixing action used by commercial mixers in
bakeries and patisseries for 360 degree beater­to-bowl coverage. This is achieved
by the counter-clockwise motion of the mixer
head combined with the clockwise sweep of
the beater. The result is thoroughly mixed
ingredients without the need for
a rotating bowl.

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged and the
speed control dial is in the OFF position.

2. Assemble the bowl and mixing / whisking
tool, as noted in the previous section.

3. Press the TILT release button and lower
the mixer head until it locks into the
closed position.

4. Attach the pouring shield, if desired.

5. Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet.

6. The LED’s on the speed indicator will
illuminate one-by-one all the way to the top,
then turn off one-by-one. The LCD screen
will display 0:00.

7. Always begin mixing by selecting a low
speed setting on the speed control dial.
Starting on a low speed will prevent
ingredients splattering. Increase the speed
as suited to the mixing task. The speed
setting can be adjusted during operation.
If necessary, stop the mixer during
operation and scrape any food mixture
down the sides of the mixing bowl with
a spatula.

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8. If the mixer has not been used for
5 minutes it will automatically change from
STANDBY mode to a power saving OFF
mode and the illuminated LED will switch
off. To exit OFF mode and begin mixing,
turn the dial to the selected speed or press
one of the count up/down timer buttons.

9. Do not turn the mixer on with the scraper
beater in place if the mixing bowl is empty.
This will cause the scraper beater to make
a loud noise as it scrapes the bowl.

10. When ingredients are in the mixing bowl,
the scraper beater may make a slight noise
as it scrapes the sides and bottom of the
bowl. This is normal and should not
cause concern.

11. Under heavier loads or extended mixing
time, the motor head may become warm.
This is normal and should not
cause concern.

Count-up timer

The count-up timer is for gauging mixing time,
making it easier to repeat the results.

Set the count-up timer using the arrow buttons
beside the LCD. The timer will automatically
begin counting up as soon as the dial is turned
to one of the speed settings.

When the dial is turned to PAUSE, the current
mixing time will flash on the display. When the
dial is turned to OFF, the LCD will reset back
to 0:00.

The maximum count up time is 60 minutes.
When the timer goes beyond 9:59, it counts
in whole minutes. Turn the speed control dial
back to OFF to reset.

Count-down timer

The count-down timer is for any recipe that
specifies the length of time ingredients should
be mixed.

To set the count-down timer, press the up or
down arrows until the desired mixing time is
displayed on the LCD screen. Press and hold to
scroll more quickly.

Rotate the dial to select the desired speed,
and begin mixing. When the timer has finished
counting down, it will beep. The motor will
automatically turn off and the timer will
flash OFF.

The control dial must be rotated back to the
OFF position to reset the timer and to continue
mixing.

Turn the speed control dial back to OFF
to reset.

Pause mode

At any stage during mixing (either count-up
or count-down mode), rotate the speed control
dial to PAUSE. This will turn the mixer off and
hold the current time on the LCD.

Add additional ingredients as needed, and
turn the dial back to a speed setting to
continue as before.

Turn the control dial to OFF to reset the timer.

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Tips

TIPS FOR BETTER BREAD MAKING

• Check the ingredients and read the recipe
before starting to bake.

• Measure ingredients accurately. Weighing
is more accurate than measuring by volume.
To accurately measure water please note
that 1ml water = 1g.

• Use ingredients at room temperature.

• Don’t use flour that contains a protein level

of less than 11%.

• Don’t use tableware cups, jugs or spoons
for measuring.

• Don’t use hot water or liquids as this can
kill the yeast. Water and liquids should be
added at a warm or tepid temperature.

• Don’t use self-raising flour to make yeasted
bread unless recipe states otherwise.

• In high altitude areas above 900m, lower
air pressure causes the dough to rise faster.
Try reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon.

• If the weather is hot and humid, reduce the
yeast by ¼ teaspoon to avoid over rising of
the dough.

• Flour properties can alter on a seasonal
or storage basis, so it may be necessary to
adjust the water and flour ratio. If the dough
is too sticky, add extra flour 1 tablespoon
at a time if the dough is too dry add extra
water 1 teaspoon at a time. A few minutes
is needed for these extra ingredients to be
absorbed. Dough with the correct amount of
flour and water should form into a smooth,
round ball that is damp to the touch but
not sticky.

Activate yeast

• Fresh or compressed yeast needs to be
‘sponged’ (fermentation started) before
adding to the other ingredients.

• To substitute, use three times the amount of
fresh or compressed yeast for the amount of
dry yeast in a recipe.

• To sponge the yeast: Place the quantity of

fresh compressed yeast in the quantity of
(warmed) water from the recipe together
with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon flour
into a clean glass bowl, stir to dissolve and
cover with plastic wrap. Allow to stand in
a warm area (30°C) for about 30 minutes or
until the mixture starts to bubble and froth.
This mixture should be used without delay.

Warm area for rising

• Yeast, either when sponging or in the

dough, requires warmth to rise.

• To create a ‘warm area’ for dough to rise,

place baking tray over a bowl of fairly
warm water, place prepared dough item
on baking tray, cover loosely with lightly
greased thicker-style plastic wrap or a tea
towel. Ensure kitchen is warm and free of
drafts. Allow the dough to rise until doubled
in size.

VITAL INGREDIENTS FOR
BREAD MAKING

Flour is the most important ingredient used
for bread making. It provides food for the
yeast and gives structure to the loaf. When
mixed with liquid, the protein in the flour
starts to form gluten. Gluten is a network of
elastic strands that interlock to trap the gases
produced by yeast. This process increases as
the dough continues kneading and provides
the structure required to produce the weight
and shape of the baked bread.

White wheat flour sold as baker’s, bread or all­purpose flour may be used. All-purpose flour is
most readily available, however, best results are
obtained with flour at least 11% protein content.
This is normally indicated on the packaging.
Do not sift the flour or use self-raising flour for
bread making unless indicated in the recipe.

When using a low-protein, plain, stone ground
or whole wheat flour the quality of the bread
can be improved by adding gluten flour.

There are several brands of bread or
bakers flour available nationally at larger
supermarkets. It is a high protein, white bread
flour, with 11% protein.

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